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KVT 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rastum Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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25
153 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rastum Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Israel Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Rastum Hendo has been cut.
Hendo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vazquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hendo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hendo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vazquez wants to stand up but Hendo is controlling him.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
Vazquez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vazquez wants to stand but Hendo is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to strike off his back.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hendo stands and throws Vazquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez taking a bit of punishment here - Hendo scoring with strikes.
Hendo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Hendo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hendo is looking to take a break and control but Vazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vazquez tries to bench press Hendo off him but Hendo keeps the position.
Hendo wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy.
Vazquez is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hendo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vazquez shoots in but Hendo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Hendo keeps him under control.
Vazquez is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it.
Hendo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hendo wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Hendo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vazquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vazquez wants to control but Hendo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vazquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendo misses with a takedown attempt
and Vazquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendo sprawls well. Hendo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rastum Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Vazquez.
Hendo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hendo shoots in for a takedown but Vazquez shows good takedown defense.
Vazquez clinches.
Vazquez tries to pull guard but Hendo forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendo has double underhooks.
Vazquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendo has him pressed against the ropes.
Hendo is pressed up against the ropes. Vazquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hendo down to the mat. Hendo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vazquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hendo tries for a takedown but Vazquez circles away easily
letting Vazquez counter with a right hand.
Vazquez throws a good cross that connects.
Vazquez clinches up with Hendo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hendo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vazquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendo has him pressed against the ropes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hendo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendo jumps guard.
Hendo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Hendo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendo, up you get!
Vazquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendo.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hendo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vazquez is fending him off so far but Hendo persists. Nope, Vazquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Vazquez moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vazquez.
Vazquez stops a takedown attempt from Hendo.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vazquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hendo's brow.
Vazquez tries for a takedown but Hendo manages to get underhooks.
Hendo goes for a takedown attempt but Vazquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hendo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vazquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vazquez.
Hendo is breathing heavily.
Hendo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendo gets underhooks to prevent Vazquez's takedown attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hendo trying to control the position but instead, Vazquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hendo into the ropes.
Vazquez pulls guard successfully.
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Hendo controlling him for the moment.
Hendo is fighting to break Vazquez's control of his arms but Vazquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vazquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendo defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hendo escapes and throws Vazquez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hendo wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Vazquez is right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vazquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hendo trying to control the position but Vazquez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rastum Hendo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rastum Hendo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendo tries to clinch but Vazquez is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vazquez is defended easily by Hendo.
Nice sprawl there from Vazquez as Hendo shoots in.
Vazquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Hendo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vazquez manages to circle out of the way.
Vazquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rastum Hendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazquez throws out a counter right but Hendo avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hendo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vazquez somewhat.
Hendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vazquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vazquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vazquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rastum Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Vazquez.
Hendo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vazquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vazquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendo.
Vazquez tries to land a front kick but Hendo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hendo is looking for a counter combo.
Hendo gets tackled into the ropes by Vazquez. Vazquez maintains the clinch.
Hendo scores with a hook to the body.
Hendo jumps guard but Vazquez turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hendo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vazquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hendo up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hendo is trying to pull guard but Vazquez has him pressed against the ropes.
Hendo manages to break the clinch.
Vazquez moves into the clinch.
Vazquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hendo.
Hendo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vazquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendo is working for takedown but Vazquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hendo wants to stall.
Vazquez is trying to force a seperation but Hendo has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Vazquez.
Vazquez tries to pull guard but Hendo won't allow it.
Hendo is trying to drag Vazquez to the mat but Vazquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vazquez fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head punch on the inside from Hendo fails to land.
Knees to the body from Hendo.
Vazquez tries to pull guard but Hendo forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Hendo throws a head punch that misses.
Vazquez jumps guard but Hendo turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Vazquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendo has double underhooks.
Hendo is trying to drag Vazquez to the mat but Vazquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Vazquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hendo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vazquez uses from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to sweep here but Vazquez controlling him for the moment.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Hendo keeps moving.
Hendo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Hendo is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hendo controlling from the top position.
Hendo stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Hendo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vazquez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hendo postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hendo wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Israel Vazquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vazquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hendo's brow.
Vazquez tries to stall but Hendo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vazquez blocks an uppercut.
Hendo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hendo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vazquez gets underhooks to prevent Hendo's takedown attempt.
Vazquez tries to break the clinch but Hendo is controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hendo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vazquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hendo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vazquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vazquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hendo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vazquez lands a body punch.
Vazquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendo has double underhooks.
Vazquez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hendo uses from the top position.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Hendo postures up.
Hendo wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
Hendo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hendo prevents Vazquez from getting back to his feet.
Vazquez is controlling Hendo's posture.
Let's hope that Vazquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vazquez keeping full guard, as Hendo tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Israel Vazquez.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Rastum Hendo!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Minuano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Faustina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel Minuano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Faustina!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faustina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Minuano connects with a body shot that sends Faustina's belly button to the back.
Minuano takes a swing at Faustina's ribcage but misses.
Faustina with the counter takedown but Minuano avoids it easily.
Faustina doesn't manage to clinch there - Minuano circles away.
Faustina takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Faustina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Minuano counters with a right hand to the body.
Faustina misses with a takedown
and Minuano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Minuano coming out on top.
Faustina misses with a body kick.
Faustina is looking to clinch.
Faustina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minuano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faustina shoots and misses
and Minuano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samuel Minuano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Faustina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faustina misses with a right hand
and Minuano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minuano thumps Faustina with a low kick.
Faustina is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Minuano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minuano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Minuano connects with a leg kick. Faustina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minuano, as that shot connected.
Minuano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Faustina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minuano counters with a right hand to the body.
Minuano avoids the head kick by Faustina.
Faustina looks winded!
Minuano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Faustina.
Minuano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faustina eats them both and turns towards Minuano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Minuano blocks a head kick by Faustina.
Minuano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Faustina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minuano to score with a decent uppercut.
Minuano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minuano scores with a hook.
Minuano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minuano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faustina at a distance.
Minuano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Minuano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Minuano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faustina throws a head kick that misses
and Minuano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minuano lands with a straight right. Faustina didn't see that one coming.
Minuano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Faustina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Minuano.
Samuel Minuano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minuano throws a combination. Faustina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Minuano lands a jab to Faustina's midsection.
Minuano lands a two punch combo.
Minuano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faustina's head backwards.
Faustina walks into a straight right hand from Minuano.
Faustina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Minuano scores with a four punch combination!
Faustina takes one to the side of the head.
Faustina should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Minuano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Minuano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Faustina back to the ropes. Minuano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Minuano is looking to slow Faustina down with leg kicks.
Samuel Minuano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minuano stuns Faustina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Minuano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Minuano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minuano stalks Faustina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Faustina's face. Faustina staggers backwards, shaken.
Minuano punishes Faustina's body with a nice straight punch.
Faustina on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Minuano. Minuano obviously looking to wear him down.
Faustina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Minuano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minuano's corner calls for a 1-2. Minuano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Minuano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Faustina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Minuano scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut there from Minuano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minuano, as that shot connected.
Minuano connects with the punch.
Minuano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Faustina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Faustina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minuano counters with a thumping low kick.
Minuano lands a glancing blow to the side of Faustina's head.
Faustina's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Minuano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faustina's hands.
Minuano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Faustina back to the ropes. Minuano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Faustina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Faustina tries to move into range but Minuano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minuano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Faustina takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Minuano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Minuano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Minuano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Minuano scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Minuano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faustina doesn't seem phased though.
Minuano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Faustina back to the ropes. Minuano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Minuano jabs Faustina right on the nose. Faustina blinks but takes it well.
Faustina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Minuano connects with a body shot that sends Faustina's belly button to the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Faustina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Faustina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minuano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faustina's hands.
Minuano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Minuano lands a jab to Faustina's midsection.
Minuano cracks Faustina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faustina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Minuano cracks Faustina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Minuano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minuano is looking to slow Faustina down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Minuano.
Faustina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minuano lands a nice hook to Faustina's body. Faustina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minuano scores with a hook to the body. Faustina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Faustina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minuano looks to land a combination. Faustina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Minuano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Minuano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Faustina is trying desperately to land a takedown but Minuano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Faustina.
Minuano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Minuano lands a really nice looking cross but Faustina seems unphased.
Faustina tries to move into range but Minuano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Minuano thuds his shin into the meat of Faustina's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minuano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faustina's sensitive parts.
Faustina gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minuano lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Minuano tenderised Faustina's leg. Faustina is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minuano scores with a hook.
Minuano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Minuano connects with a single shot there.
Minuano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Faustina walks into a straight right hand from Minuano.
Minuano scores with a jab.
Minuano lands a jab-cross combination.
Minuano scores with a jab to the body.
Minuano catches Faustina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Minuano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Faustina back to the ropes. Minuano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minuano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Faustina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Minuano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minuano connects with a leg kick. Faustina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Minuano scores with a one two! Faustina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faustina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Minuano can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Minuano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minuano.
Minuano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faustina looks to clinch
and Minuano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Left hook, right uppercut from Minuano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faustina wants to clinch but Minuano slips to the side
letting Minuano counter with a right hand.
Minuano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Minuano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Faustina tries for a takedown but Minuano circles away easily
and Minuano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faustina fails with the takedown
and Minuano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minuano jabs at Faustina's body.
Minuano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faustina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Minuano cracks Faustina with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Faustina has his takedown stuffed
and Minuano counters with a nice body shot.
Samuel Minuano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Faustina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faustina with a poor takedown
and Faustina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Minuano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faustina tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minuano throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustina takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Minuano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faustina. Faustina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Minuano lands with a right hand.
Minuano scores with a shot to the body.
Faustina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Minuano cracks Faustina with a good jab.
Minuano lands a nice hook to Faustina's body. Faustina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minuano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Minuano lands a slapping body shot.
Minuano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minuano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samuel Minuano is winning the standup battle so far.
Faustina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minuano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faustina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minuano scores with a nice head shot.
Minuano lands a jab.
Minuano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Faustina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Faustina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Minuano clobbers Faustina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minuano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saint Faustina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Minuano.
Faustina takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minuano feints a jab promting Faustina to slip. Minuano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faustina slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Minuano.
Minuano lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Minuano.
Minuano scores with a jab to the head.
Minuano lands with an overhand left.
Faustina is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Minuano lands with an overhand left.
Minuano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minuano lands a nice hook to Faustina's body. Faustina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minuano digs a good hook to Faustina's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faustina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minuano scores with a body shot.
Minuano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minuano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Minuano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Faustina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Faustina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minuano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Minuano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Minuano.
Faustina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Minuano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faustina thinking.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Faustina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Faustina tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minuano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Minuano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Faustina.
Minuano lands with a straight right. Faustina didn't see that one coming.
Faustina takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Minuano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faustina's hands.
Minuano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faustina's head.
A left and a right from Minuano both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Minuano catches Faustina right on the button with a cross.
Minuano looks to land a combination. Faustina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Minuano jabs at Faustina's body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Faustina tries for a takedown but Minuano circles away easily
and Minuano counters with a left to the body.
Minuano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Minuano connects with a single shot there.
Minuano lands a glancing blow to the side of Faustina's head.
Minuano lands a slapping body shot.
Faustina shoots and misses
and Minuano counters with a one-two to the body.
Minuano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Minuano jabs at Faustina's body.
Minuano scores with a nice head shot.
Minuano tests Faustina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minuano lands a lovely overhand right.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Faustina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minuano scores with a nice head shot.
Minuano connects with a single shot there.
Faustina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Faustina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Minuano with a nice cross.
Minuano scores with a shot to the body.
Faustina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minuano counters with a one-two to the body.
Faustina walks into a stiff left hand from Minuano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faustina takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minuano connects with a crisp jab.
Faustina closes the distance but Minuano moves to the side
and Minuano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faustina takes one to the side of the head.
Faustina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minuano to score with a decent uppercut.
Minuano scores with the left hand. Faustina knows he should have avoided that one.
Minuano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faustina momentarily.
Minuano scoring well with a low kick there.
Minuano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faustina's hands.
Minuano works Faustina's body with a nice hook.
Minuano cracks Faustina with an open hand slap.
Minuano connects with an inside leg kick.
Minuano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faustina's hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minuano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Minuano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faustina. Faustina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Minuano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Faustina walks into a stiff left hand from Minuano.
Minuano thuds a left hand into Faustina's body.
Minuano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faustina.
Faustina misses with a takedown attempt
and Faustina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Minuano.
Faustina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minuano lands a jab.
Faustina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Minuano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minuano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Samuel Minuano!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Samuel Minuano!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Samuel Minuano!
Samuel Minuano wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hebster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Hebster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Maria!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hebster has Maria up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maria wants a takedown but no success here.
Hebster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hebster closes the distance and clinches.
Maria is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hebster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Maria is trying to pull guard but Hebster turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tom Hebster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Maria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hebster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maria tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hebster counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Maria falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Hebster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint John!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Fluke has knocked John down with a huge combo! Fluke steps away and waves a wobbly John back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
John is rocked!
It looks like Saint John has been cut.
Fluke is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Fluke shuts the power down on John. Lights out, game over! Fluke is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Fluke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefferson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Jan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jan quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jan defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Jan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jefferson Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Fosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Cult Of Personality as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Fosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva forces Fosse back against the ropes and clinches.
Fosse has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Fosse manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fosse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fosse winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fosse trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Fosse has control of the leg.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Fosse is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fosse is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fosse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fosse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fosse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fosse working the head and body with strikes.
Silva tries to kick Fosse off but Fosse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fosse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fosse is working away from the top position though.
Fosse trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Ground and pound from Fosse.
Fosse is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fosse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fosse.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fosse lands a nice short elbow.
Fosse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fosse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Fosse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is staying active underneath Fosse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fosse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Fosse stalling.
Fosse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fosse pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to control but Fosse is keeping busy.
Fosse prevents Silva from improving his position.
Fosse winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fosse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fosse drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Fosse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fosse connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Fosse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fosse wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Fosse is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Fosse sits in half guard.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Fosse is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fosse lands a nice short elbow.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fosse winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fosse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fosse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fosse working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Fosse from controlling successfully.
Fosse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fosse landing some decent shots from guard.
Fosse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fosse looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fosse is keeping the position for now.
Fosse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fosse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fosse working some strikes from top position.
Fosse pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fosse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fosse slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Ground and pound from Fosse.
Fosse working the head and body with strikes.
Fosse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Fosse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fosse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fosse is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronny Fosse!
Mario Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will Get Back To Train Harder And Improve To Win My Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Figueiredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueiredo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nao Vale Mais Chorar Por Ele. Silva has chosen Chop Suey as his entrance music. William Figueiredo is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Figueiredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueiredo throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Joao Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueiredo clinches up against the ropes.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueiredo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Figueiredo clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Figueiredo prevents the takedown attempt.
Figueiredo successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Figueiredo keeps moving.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva stops Figueiredo from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Figueiredo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Figueiredo has escaped and now he's on top!
Figueiredo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Figueiredo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Figueiredo wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Figueiredo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Figueiredo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Figueiredo leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Figueiredo moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Figueiredo's guard.
Figueiredo looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueiredo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Figueiredo wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figueiredo is striking but Silva is not phased and passes to half guard.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Figueiredo is controlling the position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Figueiredo is defending well.
Silva trying to control from Figueiredo's half guard. Figueiredo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Figueiredo keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Figueiredo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Figueiredo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Figueiredo's guard.
Figueiredo wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is stalling here. Figueiredo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Figueiredo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Figueiredo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Figueiredo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Figueiredo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva closes the distance but Figueiredo moves to the side
and Figueiredo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Figueiredo shows good takedown defense.
Figueiredo thinks about countering with a body kick.
William Figueiredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Figueiredo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Figueiredo misses with a wild combination.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Figueiredo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Figueiredo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Figueiredo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva tries to pull guard but Figueiredo won't allow it.
Figueiredo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Figueiredo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Figueiredo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Figueiredo is keeping the position.
Figueiredo wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Figueiredo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva looks for a takedown but Figueiredo sprawls well.
Silva shoots and misses
and Figueiredo counters with a two punch combo.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Figueiredo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Figueiredo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Figueiredo moves away and avoids it.
Figueiredo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva looks for a takedown but Figueiredo sprawls well.
Figueiredo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Figueiredo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Figueiredo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva is looking to clinch but Figueiredo is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Figueiredo darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Figueiredo into the ropes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figueiredo has Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva is trying to drag Figueiredo to the mat but Figueiredo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Figueiredo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figueiredo's waist but Figueiredo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Figueiredo scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Figueiredo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Figueiredo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figueiredo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Figueiredo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva is looking to clinch but Figueiredo is avoiding it.
A jab from Figueiredo does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueiredo fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Figueiredo on his heels. He'll look to pass Figueiredo's guard now, I'm sure.
Figueiredo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueiredo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueiredo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Figueiredo wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva gets to his feet - Figueiredo follows without any prompting.
Figueiredo tries to clinch up.
Figueiredo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pull guard but Figueiredo forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Figueiredo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Figueiredo gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the ropes.
Figueiredo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Figueiredo closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Figueiredo pushes Silva against the ropes but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Figueiredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueiredo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Figueiredo fails to land the takedown.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Figueiredo slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva shoots and misses
and Figueiredo counters with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
As Silva looks to move away, Figueiredo throws a big counter combo bu Silva just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Figueiredo. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Figueiredo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Figueiredo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figueiredo connects with a single shot there.
Figueiredo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Figueiredo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Figueiredo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Figueiredo to the mat! Figueiredo manages to get full guard.
Figueiredo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueiredo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Figueiredo is working from the bottom.
Figueiredo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control but Figueiredo is working from the bottom.
Figueiredo has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Figueiredo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figueiredo gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Figueiredo manages to retain guard.
Figueiredo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Figueiredo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Figueiredo wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Figueiredo counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Figueiredo to acknowledge the strikes.
Figueiredo closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Figueiredo pushes Silva against the ropes but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
William Figueiredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Figueiredo gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Figueiredo manages to retain guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Figueiredo keeps moving.
Figueiredo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Figueiredo is proving hard to escape from.
Silva wants to control from the top but Figueiredo keeps moving.
Figueiredo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Figueiredo pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Figueiredo quickly recovers to half guard.
Figueiredo is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Figueiredo actively working from the bottom here.
Figueiredo is looking to improve his position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figueiredo keeps working.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueiredo's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figueiredo keeps working.
Figueiredo keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Figueiredo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Figueiredo defends it well.
Joao Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Figueiredo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueiredo's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for William Figueiredo!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for William Figueiredo!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for William Figueiredo!
William Figueiredo wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional William Figueiredo said 'I will,be the best. I shall be patient... But when the time come, I will take it.'.
In defeat, Joao Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Desculpe!Sorry!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyresse Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyresse Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James tries to clinch there but Thomson circles away.
James tries to clinch but Thomson moves away
and Thomson counters with a stiff right hand.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Thomson counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James looks to move to half guard but instead Thomson has passed into mount! Damn!
Thomson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thomson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends James crashing down! James tries to stagger back to his feet but Thomson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused James asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyresse Thomson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Joan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the ring accompanied by The Movement. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Joan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joan dives in for a single leg takedown but Peterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Peterson pushes Joan away with a front kick.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peterson drives through with a takedown into Joan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peterson passes Joan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joan is trying to get back to full guard.
Joan is trying to stand back up but Peterson is controlling him
Joan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peterson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Joan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Joan looks winded!
Peterson landing shots from mount.
Peterson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peterson dominating with strikes here.
Joan is rocked!
A big strike lands for Peterson! That's really hurt Joan and he's turned his back - Peterson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Peterson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Peterson!
After the fight, Patrick Peterson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Enrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roan Jenkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Alonso Enrique has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alonso Enrique seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonso Enrique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roan Jenkinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkinson rushes Enrique and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkinson.
Enrique tries to work over Jenkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enrique tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkinson avoids the damage to the body.
Jenkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enrique backwards.
Jenkinson presses Enrique against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jenkinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Enrique backwards.
Jenkinson digs a right hand underneath Enrique's ribcage. Enrique let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Enrique is breathing heavily.
A short right from Jenkinson.
Enrique definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkinson.
Nice body punch from Jenkinson - that landed with a thud.
Jenkinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enrique backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkinson pushes Enrique back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jenkinson lands with a left to the head.
Jenkinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenkinson.
A nice left hand lands by Jenkinson.
Jenkinson cracks Enrique with a nice body shot.
Jenkinson gets through Enrique's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Enrique is rocked!
Jenkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Enrique is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkinson pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Enrique out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roan Jenkinson!
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